COVID-19 Positive Cases Linked to Multiple House Parties in Kingston

Kingston, ON – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms at least 2 recent COVID-19 positive cases attended several house parties held on December 4 and 5 in the university district during their period of communicability. All individuals who attended house parties in this area are required to self-isolate and to get tested if symptoms occur. Once tested, individuals should continue to self-isolate until they receive a negative test result. If after this time, an individual develops symptoms they are required to self-isolate again and to get re-tested.

The COVID-19 assessment centre at the Beechgrove Complex at 51 Heakes Lane, Kingston, is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment only. The L&A Assessment centre at the LACGH Westdale Campus at 12 Richmond Park Dr, Napanee, is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., by appointment only. To find the closest Ontario testing location to get a COVID‑19 test, visit Ontario’s COVID-19 Testing Centre Location webpage. Assessment centres are open daily and appointments can be booked online or by phone.

To protect the health of the public and prevent community spread, KFL&A Public Health is investigating and following up with close contacts.

To learn more about COVID-19, how you can protect yourself and what to do if you suspect you may be at risk, visit www.Kflaph.ca/Coronavirus or visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.